Spring Peepers signal rain is coming

3:37 PM,
Jan. 30, 2013

Ron Blackwell

Written by

Ron Blackwell
American Correspondent

What a difference a year makes. Last year's Indian summer coasted gracefully into a cool dry season that glided right through Thanksgiving and Christmas.

We were blessed with a one in 20-year color show of red and yellow leaves that lasted well past the new year. It was a perfect setup for exploring the Longleaf Trace, and I spent countless hours doing just that - walking and watching and listening to the rhythms of nature that are all too easily ignored in our snug houses and stone-clad buildings. We insulate ourselves for our comfort and all too often to our detriment.